Chick brooder setup! Things you need for a chick brooder:1: Bedding. I used pine shavings, but you can also use hemp bedding. There are lots of other options, but these two are the most recommended. 2. Water. All chickens need access to fresh water 24/7. Especially chicks. Their water needs to be checked more often too because it’s more likely to get tipped over or dirty. I added Purina’s Electrolyte Supplement powder to their water to give extra reassurance that they were getting what they need

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Freshly hatched chicks don’t need guesswork — they need correct brooder temperatures 🐣🔥 This reel shows Week 1–4 brooder temperatures for baby chicks using a brooder plate, so you can raise strong, healthy chicks without cooking them or freezing them. 📌 Quick chick brooder tips: Week 1: ~95°F at chick level Reduce heat by ~5°F each week Watch the chicks — they’ll tell you if it’s too hot or too cold Brooder plates mimic a mother hen better than heat lamps Calm chicks = correct temperature. Pi

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